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property at 22 Solitaire Ct

$1,100

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$1,100

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Home for Rent

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22 Solitaire Ct

GaithersburgMD20878

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property at 19628 Club Lake Rd

$1,200

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$1,200

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$1,200

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Townhome for Rent

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19628 Club Lake Rd

GaithersburgMD20886
property at 2005 Henson Norris St

$1,248

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$1,248

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$1,248

1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 4

2005 Henson Norris St

RockvilleMD20850

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property at 7900 Badenloch Way

$1,525

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$1,525

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1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Condo for Rent

Available Aug 25

7900 Badenloch Way, Unit Badenloch

7900 Badenloch Way
GaithersburgMD20879

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property at 868 College Pkwy

$1,750

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$1,750

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868 College Pkwy, Unit 102

868 College Pkwy
RockvilleMD20850

Gaithersburg, MD Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Gaithersburg, MD

Pricing Updated: 07/04/2026

Current apartment rentals in the Gaithersburg, MD area range in price from to with an overall median price of . Here is today’s list neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Gaithersburg Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Montgomery Village$2,433$1,17237

Cheapest Available Gaithersburg Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Gaithersburg, MD is a Studio unit found at Walker House in the Orchard Run neighborhood priced from $1,195. Gateway at Gaithersburg in the Quince Orchard neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,343. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Gaithersburg apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Walker HouseS1Studio,1BA$1,195
Gateway at GaithersburgA1: 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,343
Hillside Senior Apartment HomesOne Bedroom1BR,1BA$1,400
CHELSEA PARKStudio1BR,1BA$1,473
The Flats at Shady GroveThe Glenmont1BR,1BA$1,474

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Gaithersburg, MD

As of July 05, 2026 the best value apartment in the Gaithersburg area is the $1.83 price per square foot (End) The Bennet Model at Woodward Crossing Townhomes in the in the Gaithersburg neighborhood starting from $3,700. The second greatest value Gaithersburg apartment is the The Woodmont Model at The Ivy Rockville starting at $2,637 with a $1.91 price per square foot in the Lakewood Estates neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Gaithersburg apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Woodward Crossing Townhomes(End) The Bennet4BR,3.5BA$1.83
The Ivy RockvilleThe Woodmont2BR,1.5BA$1.91
Seneca PlaceTwo Bedroom B2-D2BR,2BA$1.59
18308 Streamside Drive, Unit 10318308 Streamside Drive2BR,2BA$1.73
Gateway at GaithersburgB2: 2 Bed 2 Bath2BR,2BA$1.52
Mill Creek Gardens2 Bedroom 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.65
Maplewood VillasTwo Bedroom Duplex2BR,1.5BA$1.88
Londonderry Apartments2 Bedrooms + 1 Bath2BR,1BA$1.72
18411 Guildberry Dr, Unit #10218411 Guildberry Dr1BR,1BA$1.91
Brookside ViewOne bedroom 1BR,1BA$1.91

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From the letter A all the way to the letter Z, the Real Estate and Rental Term Glossary from the content team at ApartmentHomeLiving.com provides our visitors and shoppers with a little clarity and helpful guidance in navigating the real estate world through definitions and explainers for the top subjects and terms that someone may come across during the leasing, buying, or selling process.

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Gaithersburg, MD
Population: 68,289

Ranked #531

in US Census Population by City

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gaithersburg

What type of rentals are currently available in Gaithersburg?

There are currently 159 Apartments for Rent in Gaithersburg, MD with pricing that ranges from $950 to $4,320. There are also 164 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Gaithersburg ranging from $900 to $15,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Gaithersburg?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Gaithersburg ranges from $900 to $15,000 with an average monthly rent of $4,600.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Gaithersburg?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Gaithersburg range from $1,570 to $4,320, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,200 to $4,500. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $2,550 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $2,196.

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